TOTTENHAM are considering a move for RB Leipzig’s highly-rated coach Julian Nagelsmann, according to reports.
Bournemouth’s Eddie Howe and current Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti are also on chairman Daniel Levy’s shortlist after AXING Mauricio Pochettino.
Julian Nagelsmann is being lined up to replace PochettinoCredit: Getty – Contributor
Despite guiding Spurs to the Champions League final last season, Pochettino was dismissed following a difficult start to the season.
The 47-year-old has overseen just 25 points from the last 24 matches and they currently sit 14th in the Premier League.
There are also rumours of a rift with Levy over a lack of transfer activity in the summer.
But according to the Times, a contingency plan is already in place and at the top of their shortlist is Nagelsmann.
The 32-year-old German worked wonders with Hoffenheim before taking over as Leipzig coach where they currently sit second in the Bundesliga.
He jumped into management with Hoffenheim aged just 28, ensured survival and then qualified for the Champions League the following season.
Nagelsmann also fits the managerial requirements that Levy prefers as a young, talented coach with a new and exciting philosophy.
Howe could also be in the running and despite staying loyal to Bournemouth since 2012, the 41-year-old would find the challenge of managing Spurs too difficult to resist.
Ancelotti boasts an incredible CV including from his time at Chelsea when he won the Premier League and FA Cup in 2010.
Jose Mourinho is also believed to be one of the candidates on the shortlist.
The Portuguese has been without a job since leaving Manchester United almost a year ago and is thought to be holding out for the north London job.
Pochettino is under immense pressure at TottenhamCredit: AFP or licensors
Tottenham would be crazy to sack Pochettino despite form slump, insists ex-boss Harry Redknapp
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
